Tom Kerridge admits losing £1.5m on events firm after Covid
Tom Kerridge revealed he lost £1.5m on an events company post-Covid, but said the business led to his M&S partnership.
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Five wedding insurance checks couples should make to avoid losing thousands
Couples are urged to make five wedding insurance checks to reduce the risk of losing thousands, as the Financial Ombudsman has investigated over 600 complaints in six years.
Avoid this costly mistake when buying a new 76 plate car
Motorists buying a new car with '76' plates risk losing up to 30% of its value immediately, with dealers charging full RRP due to high demand.
Premises licence application lodged for Runcorn site
A premises licence application has been lodged for a site on Church Street in Runcorn, with a consultation period now open under the Licensing Act 2003.
Travellers seek retrospective planning for Essex wildlife spot
Travellers who bulldozed a wildlife spot in Essex in May have applied for retrospective planning permission for 12 mobile homes, nearly four months later.
Kelso named among Scotland's most walkable town centres
Kelso in the Scottish Borders has been named by WorldAtlas as having one of the most walkable town centres in Scotland, praised for its elegant streets and historic landmarks.
Pizzeria Vesuvio to open La Cantina Royal brasserie in Swansea
Pizzeria Vesuvio, a Swansea institution, will open La Cantina Royal in the Princess Quarter, promising the same family warmth and high-class cuisine in the city centre.
Pete Doherty to open second hand shop in France to help dogs refuge
Pete Doherty plans to open a second hand shop in France, possibly called Brocante Roll, selling collectables and helping a local dogs refuge.
Loch Lomond house prices top Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
Nationwide research shows average property prices in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park hit £330,000, above the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
£1.7m Hampstead healthy streets scheme approved despite petition
Camden Council has approved a £1.7m 'Safe and Healthy Streets' scheme on Fitzjohn's Avenue, Hampstead, despite a 1,100-signature petition and public consultation showing most local residents opposed the plans.
UK September Closures: 200+ Sites Shutting
More than 200 UK restaurants and shops will close in September, including 106 Beefeater sites, 89 Brewers Fayre pubs, and 19 TG Jones branches, as retail and hospitality firms struggle with rising costs.
Mini Cheddars brings back two limited-edition flavours
Mini Cheddars has brought back its Cheese Pizza and Cheeseburger flavours after four years, available now in six-packs for a limited time.
TG Jones, Beefeater and Brewers Fayre confirm September closures
TG Jones, Beefeater and Brewers Fayre will close over 200 UK sites in September. Beefeater shuts all 106 restaurants on Sept 10, Brewers Fayre 89 pubs on Sept 7.
Home Bargains £36 washable rugs in seven colours
Home Bargains sells Super Snug Washable Rugs from £35.99 in seven colours, made from recycled polyester with a 25mm pile height.
Winter Fuel Payment opt-out deadline for pensioners as HMRC claws back cash
Pensioners earning over £35,000 face HMRC clawbacks of Winter Fuel Payment worth up to £300. Opt-out deadline by phone is September 18, online September 20.
Highway Code dropped kerb rule: Scotland parking distinction
Highway Code Rule 243 bans parking at dropped kerbs in Scotland, but the ban does not apply to lowered kerbs for driveways or garages, with £100 penalties for breaches.
Greater Manchester motorway closures this week: M6, M60, M62
National Highways has confirmed overnight closures on M6, M60, M62, M56, M61 and A34 in Greater Manchester from Monday to Thursday this week.
Caribbean cruise deals from £71 a night as Ambassador offers 5% off
Ambassador is offering 5% off its 2026 Caribbean cruises, with prices from £71 a night including UK flights, if booked by midnight on August 31 using code BANKHOL5.
Undergraduates Living at Home Face Rental Cost Reality
More undergraduates are living at home to cut costs, but this shift brings new financial and social challenges as rental prices stay high.
Trump Trade Officials Signal New Tariffs on Canada
Top Trump trade officials have signaled new tariffs on Canada, escalating tensions between the two allies over trade and border policies.
Kylie Jenner's favourite setting powder is 24% off
Laura Mercier's Translucent Loose Powder, approved by Kylie Jenner, is currently 24% off on LookFantastic in a bank holiday sale.
TPE Airport Tickets Discounted for On the Beach Holidaymakers
On the Beach holidaymakers can get 20% off TransPennine Express Advance tickets to Manchester Airport, with fares from £4.20, until October 24, 2026.
Xbox boss confirms Project Helix will be a family of devices
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirms Project Helix will encompass a 'family of devices', emphasising affordability and efficiency amid the global memory shortage.
Highway Code Dropped Kerb Rule Could Cost UK Drivers £70
Rule 243 of the Highway Code prohibits parking in front of property entrances and dropped kerbs. Blocking one can lead to a £70 Penalty Charge Notice in some areas, with enforcement possible even without white markings.
Denby Pottery closes final store after administration
Denby Pottery has closed its final store, ending over two centuries of trading after entering administration in March. The flagship Derbyshire store shut ahead of schedule due to high demand at clearance sales.
Man Utd suffer blow as Zirkzee rejects Fiorentina move
Manchester United's hopes of loaning Joshua Zirkzee to Fiorentina are over after the striker turned down the move, with less than two days left in the transfer window.
HMRC cuts three driver rates from Tuesday, petrol rises
HMRC confirms three Advisory Fuel Rates for drivers will be cut from Tuesday, while one petrol rate rises by 1p per mile for large engines.
UK households warned 'you'll be £2.4k out of pocket' by 2027
CEBR analysis shows UK households face a £2,400 real income hit by 2027 due to inflation and weak wage growth from the Iran war, with £70.4bn wiped from disposable incomes.
UK high street hit as 200+ stores and restaurants close
TG Jones closes 19 stores, Beefeater shuts 106 restaurants and Brewers Fayre 89, with 30,000 staff affected, as UK high street suffers another blow.
Plug-in solar panels cut bills by £150 without rooftop install
Plug-in solar panels that connect to a standard socket are now legal in Great Britain, with suppliers estimating savings of up to £150 a year for households.
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